Betty Lou Robertson

Betty Lou Lancaster Robertson passed away peacefully on August 26, 2025, at the age of 94. A devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and friend, she lived a life marked by faith, optimism, and unwavering love for her family.

Betty Lou was born on December 18, 1930, in Waterproof, Louisiana to her loving parents, Roderick Claude Lancaster, Sr. and Lillie Maude Hudnall Lancaster, she was the youngest of seven children and always the light of everyone's eyes. Known as the "Eternal Optimist," she saw only the good in every situation. She had a gift for listening to others and always finding the bright side and offering encouragement rooted in faith and joy.

Betty Lou and her beloved husband, Robert Scott "Scotty" Robertson, shared a rare love and true partnership from the very beginning. Their life together carried her from her Louisiana roots all across the country with Scotty's coaching career. Wherever they went, she embraced the phrase "Bloom where you are planted." When asked to move again, she would simply reply, "Just tell me if I should pack a bikini or a fur coat." This was how she approached life-joyfully, gracefully, and always rooted in Christ. For her, the glass was always overflowing.

Her faith was central to who she was. Betty Lou was deeply devoted to Trinity United Methodist Church, where she worshiped faithfully for decades. She was lovingly uplifted by the visits of Reverend Doug de Graffenried, the steadfast care of her adoring niece Lee Ann Toliver, and the compassionate ministry of Cathy Brewton of Lifehouse Ministries.

Change was a constant in Betty Lou's life, yet she remained steadfast and faithful, building a loving home and inspiring her family with her kind heart and giving spirit. She found joy in her church, her sorority sisters from her Kappa Delta alumnae chapter, and most of all, in her family.

Betty Lou was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Scotty Robertson; her parents, Roderick Claude Lancaster, Sr. and Lillie Maude Hudnall Lancaster; her siblings, Mildred McBride, Anne Chennault, Robert James Lancaster, Roderick Claude Lancaster, Jr., Martha Seaman, and Mary Higginbotham; and her best friend since childhood, Martha Moss.

Betty Lou is survived by her loving and devoted daughters: Libby Robertson Power, Houston, TX; Claudia Robertson Fowler and husband, Royal, Nashville, TN; Vicki Robertson Page, Dallas, TX.

The lights of her life were her grandchildren and great grandchildren, each of whom she adored: Grandchildren Patrick Daniel (wife, Nicolette) of Houston, TX; Lizzie Ivy (husband, Judson) of Naples, FL; Meghann Myers (husband, Jesse) of Houston, TX; Cassie Kelley (husband, Charles) of Nashville, TN; Michaelanne Lauderdale (husband, Matt) of Inlet Beach, FL; Mitchell Page (wife, Jacki) of Dallas, TX; Mary Elizabeth Page of Portland, OR; Scott Robertson Page of Dallas, TX; Emily Rhine (husband, Jeremy) of Dallas, TX; and Robertson Fowler of Middleburg, VA.; Great grandchildren Luke Daniel, Bond Daniel, Jackson Myers, Audrey Myers, August James Myers, Ward Kelley and soon to be born baby boy Kelley, Frankie Lou Lauderdale, Owen Robertson Page, and Evelyn Rose Page. She is also survived by her sister-in-law Connie Robertson Tarver of El Dorado, AR, along with many cherished nieces and nephews.

Pallbearers will include Patrick Daniel, Mitchell Page, Scott Page, Robertson Fowler, Rob Lancaster and Duane Tolliver.

The family extends heartfelt gratitude for the love, care, and comfort shown during Betty Lou's final days, especially to the compassionate staff at Northern Louisiana Medical Hospital.

We will not cry tears of sadness but tears of joy, knowing that Betty Lou lived a life overflowing with love, faith, and joy. Our hearts are full, knowing she now rests in heaven with the love of her life, Scotty.

Funeral services Celebrating Betty Lou's Life will be 3:00 P.M. Friday, August 29, 2025, at Trinity Methodist Church, 1000 Woodward Avenue, Ruston, LA with Reverend Doug de Graffenried officiating the service. Interment will follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Ruston, LA under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Homes in Ruston, LA.

A visitation for family and friends will be prior to the service beginning at 2:00 P.M. until service time at Trinity Methodist Church.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to Trinity United Methodist Church in Ruston, LA, or to the Louisiana Tech Foundation, in honor of Betty Lou and Scotty's lifelong devotion to their faith, family, and community.

A Lasting Tribute: To know Betty Lou was to love her. Her joy, faith, and boundless love will live on for ever in the hears of her family and friends.

Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com.